Author: Janelle Lorzano

Who’s excited for Adie’s next collab with Pinoy artists? Singer-songwriter Adie revealed in an exclusive interview with The Philippine STAR that he will have an upcoming collaboration with Filipino singer-songwriter and dancer Angela Ken and rising singer Dionela. “Hopefully marelease namin ‘yung Angela Ken ng full version ng ‘Alas Diyes’ sa fourth quarter ng 2024. And meron din akong nilulutong collaboration with Dionela,” he noted. Adie also talked about his latest song “Oh, Giliw” which was released last May 31, 2024, and currently streaming on Spotify. “So far nagke-create naman siya ng wave sa TikTok and Instagram. Mayroon upcoming plans…

Social media personality Sassa Gurl has an important reminder to her online ‘nakshies’ in commenting on hot issues. In an exclusive interview with The Philippine STAR, Sassa Gurl criticized netizens, particularly those within the LGBTQIA+ community, for making transphobic remarks against former TV personality Jude Bacalso. The influencer-turned-actress stressed that the viral post about Bacalso’s interaction with a waiter in Cebu does not justify derogatory comments. She highlighted the importance of hearing both sides of the story in such situations. “Whenever someone is being accused of something, you have to always get his or her side… Hindi ibig sabihin na…

Did you know that Clara Benin grew up in a farm in Bacolod?   Indie singer Clara Benin got candid on her childhood and her journey of being a musician as she recalls how she discovered her love and passion for music. In an exclusive interview with The Philippine STAR/LatestChika.com, the “Parallel Universe” singer talked about the big shift in her life after they moved to a farm in Bacolod from Manila. “I started playing the guitar when I was around 13 years old. I started playing the guitar kasi we moved to the farm. So, from Manila, we…

Happy tears were overflowing at the airport when an OFW and his 10 other family members were reunited after 13 years! For 31-year-old OFW Harbex Goylos, it was indeed an answered prayer when his family arrived in UAE last December 11, 2023, after not seeing each other for more than a decade. “That is my first time for me to see them [after 13 years]. Normally kasi ‘yung pinapapunta ko lang dito is ‘yung mama ko, kasi hindi ko pa afford. It’s my first time to hug my tatay again for how many years. Kahit ‘yung mga pamangkin ko for…

This father from Caloocan couldn’t help but become emotional while sharing their life after his wife passed away last year due to cancer. Daddy Dexter Salazar, 35, was a former OFW in Abu Dhabi after he decided to go home for good when his wife, Mylene, was diagnosed with cervical cancer stage 3B. “Ang sabi niya parang may kakaiba siyang nararamdaman sa sarili niya. Kasi irregular siya. Hindi niya alam kung normal lang o hindi na nagdi-dysmenorrhea siya or dinudugo siya pero parang sobra-sobra ‘yung nilalabas na dugo,” Daddy Dexter told The Philippine STAR. “Nung nagpa-checkup, sinabi ng doktor na…

Blooms and A’TINs went wild after seeing their idols together on one stage during the #PuregoldNasaAtinAngPanaloConcert2024 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Friday, July 12, 2024. Nation’s Girl group BINI first took the stage with their song Lagi, Huwag Muna Tayong Umuwi, followed by their hit songs Salamin, Salamin and Pantropiko. They finished their set with Ang Huling Cha Cha. “Ganito pala feeling dito sa Araneta. Parang hinahanda tayo para sa grand BINIverse. Maraming salamat sa suportang pinararamdam n’yo,” BINI Jhoanna said. “Grab ‘yung crowd to night! Grabe ‘yung energy!” BINI Aiah added. When the group performed one of…

Save the date A’TINs! P-pop kings SB19 surprised their fans during the #PuregoldNasaAtinAngPanaloConcert2024 on Friday as they announced the theatrical release of “PAGTATAG! The Documentary,” showing in cinemas nationwide on August 28, 2024. “Meron kaming pangako sa inyo na hindi pa namin nasasabi. Diba may nashare kami about PAGTATAG! The Documentary, last time. Excited ba kayo doon?” Stell said. “Meron tayong teaser na pinakita before about the documentary… pero kulang pa ‘yung details,” Justin added before showing the teaser. The documentary will showcase the group’s journey as they move forward to a “new era of music, career, and emancipation.” It…

This couple from Nueva Ecija received several “sana all” from netizens after their daughter shared their sweetness on social media despite being married for more than three decades. Daughter Jana Pinacate-Dela Peña did not gatekeep her parents’ love language with the videos she uploaded on TikTok. “Sweet naman ni tatay, sana all!” a netizen commented. “Ang cute nilang dalawa, sweet nila ❤️,” another said. Jana said that she is a witness to the strong love of her parents through the years. “Sweet sila. Although, there are times na syempre, nag-aaway. Pero at the end of the day, lalo na ‘yung…

This Gen Z from Quezon City went all in to surprise her grandmother for her 78th birthday! 28-year-old Winona Adil did not think twice about spending her savings to finally bring her lola Amada Marcelo on her first international trip. “Sinabi ko last year na, ‘Sa birthday mo dadalhin kita sa Hong Kong.’ I prayed for it. Napaka-precious ng time eh so ayoko na mag-wait na mag-80th siya. I’m capable naman, meron naman akong savings. Ako talaga ‘yung may gusto na pumunta ng Hong Kong pero ayaw ko na ako lang ‘yung pupunta do’n without her,” Winona told The Philippine…

On TikTok, this Gen Z from Cebu shared a glimpse of her life while growing up with her LGBT parents. Vanessa Alao is one proud daughter to her parents Teresita and Boging. “Si papa is, I really didn’t think na babae siya. Kasi pati voice niya, really. Kahit kumanta siya or magsalita. ‘Tsaka ‘yung appearance ni papa. Until parang mag-premature stage na pre-adulting stage. Dun ko na lang nalaman na ganun pala,” Vanessa told The Philippine STAR. “Mama doesn’t have to explain that much kasi hindi ko naman tinanong. Sa neighborhood kasi namin alam na nila. It was just natural.…